Lapidary Blade Speed Recommendations

Blade Diameter RPM
4" (102mm) 4300 - 5730
5" (127mm) 3440 - 4580
6" (152mm) 2870 - 3820
7" (178mm) 2460 - 3270
8" (203mm) 2150 - 2870
9" (229mm) 1910 - 2550
10" (254mm) 1720 - 2290
12" (305mm) 1430 - 1910
14" (356mm) 1230 - 1640
16" (406mm) 1070 - 1430
18" (457mm) 960 - 1270
20" (508mm) 860 - 1150
24" (610mm) 720 - 960
30" (762mm) 570 - 760
36" (914mm) 480 - 640